What Fuel Do You Use in Your EcoBoost?
So last year we got a 2018 Explorer Sport with the 3.5L EcoBoost, the same motor they put in the F-150's that a lot of guys tow with. (The Explorer is not on towing duty, we still have the Suburban f...
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I use regular (87 octane, 10% ethanol) in my F150 towing a 3500 pound trailer. I have not had any problems. I tried 3 tanks of 91 octane while towing and noticed a slight increase in mpg but not enough to spend the extra $$ on premium gas.
While towing through the Rockies in Sept, I will continue to use 87 octane even though many stations sell 85 octane as regular due to the higher elevations. My EB does not care about elevation changes because the boost thinks it is at sea level.
While towing through the Rockies in Sept, I will continue to use 87 octane even though many stations sell 85 octane as regular due to the higher elevations. My EB does not care about elevation changes because the boost thinks it is at sea level.
